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Temperature-controlled Transport

When you need to bring food to a remote location, a wireless heated or refrigerated transport cabinet can help you do so safely.

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Outdoor Ice Makers Guide

Outdoor ice makers can improve service times at your open-air bar or dining room and make employees' work easier. Learn more about those machines here.

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Choosing Your Steam Table Pan Depth

When deciding which steam table pan size you need, you'll also need to choose between depths, with 2.5 inches the most common.

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Outdoor Restaurant Equipment Buyers' Guide

Draw customers onto your restaurant's patio with commercial outdoor cooking and beverage equipment. Get the rundown on what's available with this guide.

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Waffle Maker Buyers' Guide

Waffles come in all shapes and sizes, and so does the equipment used to make them. Learn how to choose the right commercial waffle maker with this guide.

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Disher Buyers' Guide

Dishers are indispensable in the effort to serve consistent portions and keep tabs on product costs. Choose the right ones with help from this guide.

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Beyond the Chafer

Chafer alternatives give caterers options when it comes to keeping food warm while serving, and can simultaneously help achieve a desired aesthetic.

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Conveyor Toaster vs. Slot Toaster: What's the Difference?

Compare conveyor toasters vs. slot toasters and use KaTom's guide to choose the best one for your restaurant, hotel, or office.

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The Power of a Pizza Mixer

Pizza mixers are ideal for mixing large batches of pizza dough, with additional attachments available for shredding, grinding, and slicing pizza toppings.

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Comparing Spiral Mixers & Planetary Mixers

There are two types of commercial mixers: planetary mixers and spiral mixers. What's on your menu will determine which one you need.

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Self-Contained vs. Remote Frozen Treat Machines

You know you need a frozen treat machine to make soft serve ice cream or frozen yogurt, but do you know if it should be a self-contained or remote unit?

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Choosing the Right Tableware for Your Concept

Stale presentation and outdated tableware can affect how customers view your business. Learn how to choose the right tableware for your restaurant at KaTom.

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Choosing a Robot Coupe for Your Concept

Robot Coupe manufactures equipment to tackle countless food prep tasks. Read this article from KaTom to learn which machines and attachments suit your menu.

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Choosing the Right Table Skirts & Covers

Table covers come in many shapes, styles, and sizes. Learn how to choose the best ones for your venue with this guide.

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A Guide to Gourmet Ice Machines

Not sure which type of gourmet ice is right for you? With KaTom's guide, operators can find the best gourmet ice style and machine for their beverage program.

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Porcelain vs. Stoneware vs. China

Learn how to shop for china like a pro! KaTom covers the key differences between porcelain, stoneware, and bone china ceramic dishes.

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Best Kitchen Equipment for Correctional Kitchens

In order to meet the special challenges prison and jail kitchens face, manufacturers offer a variety of special features to create custom security packages.

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Whip and Whisk Buyers' Guide

From the flat whisk to the French whip, kitchen whisks come in a surprising number of styles and sizes. Learn about each different kind here.

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Complement Your Beer with the Right Glassware

Learn how to pair what's on tap with the right beer glass to bring out its best qualities with KaTom's guide.

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Buying Custom Restaurant Furniture for Your Dining Room

Want to add memorable style to your dining room or patio? KaTom explains the basics of custom restaurant furniture and introduces the brands that offer it.

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Hotel Pan Sizes Chart & Infographic

Need to learn about hotel pan sizes? KaTom's guide to food pan sizes covers all the facts, supplemented by a helpful infographic and table of measurements.

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Compare Customer Reviews to Find the Perfect Coffee Maker

Honest reviews are a great tool to use when shopping. Read feedback from KaTom customers to help you find the perfect coffee maker for your kitchen.

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Choosing Between Doser & Doserless Grinders

For the freshest possible cup of coffee, grind your beans at home. This guide will help you choose between doser and doserless coffee grinders.

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Syracuse China: A Complete History

Read about the history of Syracuse China, a popular dinnerware brand that's now part of Libbey Foodservice, and learn more about Libbey dinnerware at KaTom.